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Assistant Swim Instructor

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges
Milford, NJ Part Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025
POSITION SUMMARY: Teaches YMCA swim lesson program classes while maintaining safe swimming conditions in Assist in teaching YMCA swim lesson program classes while maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist in teaching YMCA swim lesson program classes of up to 12 children, participating in the water for every class. Teach freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, elements of butterfly, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke. Evaluate student progress based on criteria and provide feedback. Make eye contact with students and communicate in terms they understand. Ask questions to monitor understanding. Use positive motivation and teachable moments to speak about character development and address behavior appropriately. Maintain visibility of all students at all times during lessons. Observe swimmer behavior and be ready to stop dangerous behavior. Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and other staff. Use a variety of organizational patterns to maximize swim time for every student and keep the class moving smoothly. Use teaching aids and equipment appropriately and incorporate games into classes. Balance working with students individually and allowing them to practice on their own. Keep accurate attendance and class records current and organized. Clean the area after every swim lesson class. Attend all staff meetings and training as required.   OTHER DUTIES/EXPECTATIONS: Must be 5-10 minutes early to every shift and record time worked correctly with limited mistakes. Must find coverage if unable to attend a shift. Contact must be made ahead of time if a scheduled shift cannot be worked. Flexibility, may be asked to substitute for other employee’s shift or work beyond assigned shift in an effort to ensure safety and proper coverage. Mandatory attendance for in-services. In-Service meetings will be scheduled in advance. In the event of pool closure, must accommodate an alternate date for swim lesson. For Private Swim Instruction, must complete accurate private lesson timesheet at the end of each workday. Must complete and maintain all records assigned as current and up-to-date.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum age of 16 years. Proven knowledge of various swim strokes and teaching levels. Previous experience teaching swim lessons preferred. Strong vocal ability to project instruction clearly during lessons. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Must achieve YSL or American Red Cross certification within 1st year of teaching swim lessons.     PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to swim at least four laps (200 yards) of freestyle and be able to scissor kick (sidestroke) or breaststroke kick. Must be willing and able to teach in the water for each class. Must be able to enter and exit pool without assistance. Must be able to remain alert. Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.   INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Current active employees of the METROPOLITAN YMCA OF THE ORANGES should apply via the Careers section of the Dayforce Employee Account.

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